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The Best of Van Morrison

Van Morrison · 1990

76 min · 20 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant blend of soulful melodies and poetic lyrics that capture the essence of Van Morrison's musical journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • uplifting tracks for road trips
  • warm melodies for sunny days
  • poetic reflections during downtime
  • dynamic energy shifts throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefer single tracks over collections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'The Best of Van Morrison' came during a phase when Morrison was consolidating his legacy as a major figure in rock and soul. This compilation followed his successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting key tracks from his extensive catalog and showcasing his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bright Side of the Road 3:46
  • 2 Gloria 2:37
  • 3 Moondance 4:32
  • 4 Baby Please Don't Go 2:42
  • 5 Have I Told You Lately 4:20
  • 6 Brown Eyed Girl 3:05
  • 7 Sweet Thing 4:22
  • 8 Warm Love 3:23
  • 9 Wonderful Remark 3:58
  • 10 Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile) 2:58
  • 11 Full Force Gale 3:15
  • 12 And It Stoned Me 4:29
  • 13 Here Comes the Night 2:47
  • 14 Domino 3:05
  • 15 Did Ye Get Healed 4:06
  • 16 Wild Night 3:33
  • 17 Cleaning Windows 4:42
  • 18 Whenever God Shines His Light 4:54
  • 19 Queen of the Slipstream 4:55
  • 20 Dweller on the Threshold 4:44

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata